Xbox

Opinion

Xbox wades cautiously into a multiplatform future | Opinion

Announcing a PS5 launch for Indiana Jones – arguably 2024’s biggest Xbox title – is a big step, but the curious way it was announced suggests that bolder plans are afoot

Aug. 23, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

Activison continues to boost Xbox revenues but hardware sees further decline

Microsoft expects content and services revenue to grow in next quarter, but forecasts lower console sales

July 31, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Microsoft decries FTC's "misleading" claims of "degraded" Game Pass

Platform holder asserts that it is "common for businesses to change service offerings over time"

July 22, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Why is Xbox increasing the price of Game Pass? | Microcast

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July 16, 2024 James Batchelor

Opinion

Price hike shows Xbox is determined to make Game Pass work | Opinion

The price rises reflects the need for profitability and the strength of Xbox's first-party line-up

July 11, 2024 Christopher Dring

News

Xbox Cloud Gaming coming to Amazon Fire TV in select markets

Partnership begins next month, enables players in 25 countries to stream games via their Fire TV Stick

June 27, 2024 James Batchelor

Opinion

There was no E3 – but Microsoft won it anyway | Opinion

Just by treating the summer showcase events as a serious competitive opportunity, Xbox has come away with its best public image boost in years

June 14, 2024 Rob Fahey

News

Phil Spencer on studio closures: "I have to run a sustainable business"

Microsoft Gaming boss said "now is the time for us to focus" but adds "we're doing the right thing" for those affected

June 10, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Digital-only Xbox Series X is one of three new models launching this holiday

White version of 1TB Series S and 2TB Series X also coming to "select markets" by the end of the year

June 9, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Call of Duty and Diablo boost Microsoft's gaming revenues, but Xbox sales continue to fall

Total games revenues up 52% year-on-year, but hardware revenue saw steepest drop since X|S launch

April 26, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Does it make sense for Xbox to bring its games to PlayStation? | Microcast

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Feb. 5, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Palworld is biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch | News-in-brief

Pocketpair's hit reaches seven million players on Xbox via Game Pass, and 19 million across all platforms

Feb. 1, 2024 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

News

Xbox revenues up 49% following Activision Blizzard acquisition

Microsoft's Q2 results show initial impact of $68.7 billion deal, including record monthly active users

Jan. 31, 2024 James Batchelor

News

Xbox accused of using AI art to promote indie games

The post was subsequently deleted following backlash

Jan. 3, 2024 Sophie McEvoy

News

Xbox Games Pass comes to Meta Quest

The Xbox Cloud Gaming beta app is available on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets

Dec. 15, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

News

Baldur's Gate 3 shadow drops on Xbox following parity issues

No split-screen on Xbox Series S, cross-save available with other formats

Dec. 8, 2023 James Batchelor

News

Game Pass would fare better on PC and mobile than PlayStation and Nintendo | Microcast

Latest episode available to download now, also discusses Microsoft's mobile store plans and the companies refocusing on their core strengths

Dec. 4, 2023 GamesIndustry.biz Staff

News

Game Pass not coming to PlayStation or Switch, says Phil Spencer

Xbox head also reveals that Microsoft spends $1 billion a year on the subscription service

Dec. 4, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

Opinion

You shall not (Game) Pass | Opinion

Microsoft's CFO reiterates a vision for Game Pass on rival consoles – but the obstacles make it a near-impossibility, and go far deeper than questions of revenue sharing

Dec. 1, 2023 Rob Fahey

News

Xbox working with unknown partners on mobile store, says Phil Spencer

Microsoft's plans to open a mobile storefront were made public last October

Dec. 1, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

Feature

The indie scene "is not going anywhere" on Xbox – as long as it can thrive

ID@Xbox's Guy Richards discusses the future of the program, while indie studios discuss the benefits it offers and the challenges they face

Nov. 20, 2023 Tarek Diouri--Adequi

News

Xbox enforcement actions increased to 19.5m in H1 2023

This included 84,000 harassment and bullying 'proactive' actions

Nov. 8, 2023 Sophie McEvoy

News

Xbox will block unauthorized third-party controllers

Report suggests clampdown comes as Microsoft prepares to enable more peripherals firms to make wireless gamepads for its consoles

Oct. 30, 2023 James Batchelor

Opinion

Microsoft joins the publishing top table | Opinion

By adding Activision Blizzard to its existing studios, Microsoft has created a publishing behemoth – and in its financials this week, it was keen to underscore the commitment this represents to gaming

Oct. 27, 2023 Rob Fahey

News

Sarah Bond promoted to Xbox president amid leadership changes

Matt Booty, Takeshi Numoto and Yusuf Mehdi also promoted, marketing boss Chris Capossela steps down after more than three decades

Oct. 27, 2023 Sophie McEvoy